Overview
Functional Safety Project Manager / Engineer position with a premium automotive manufacturer on a long-term rolling contract basis. Location: Crewe, Cheshire. Hybrid working. Long term contract can be Outside IR35.
Position Title: Functional Safety Engineer
Duration: Contract
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Note: Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.
Main responsibilities
* Ensuring that relevant vehicle functions are developed in line with ISO 26262, through the application of the Functional Safety process.
* Covering the entire engineering development lifecycle: Concept, Development, Validation, and End of Life.
* Support Function Owners to scope the technical impact of changes to Functions, Systems and Components; lead internal & external reviews (e.g., Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment, Development Interface Agreements).
* Serve as the technical point of contact for Functional Safety (ISO 26262) within the Electrical Engineering department, developing safety strategies where required.
* Perform verification reviews for department work products to ensure ISO 26262 compliance.
Skills & Experience
* Ability to communicate effectively across the company in different forums.
* Design and development skills; ability to influence colleagues within your area of responsibility.
* Strong problem-solving capabilities.
* Knowledge of electrical vehicle functions including electronic hardware, software and systems.
Practical & Technical Knowledge
* Technical knowledge and practical experience of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments, Functional Safety Concepts, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis and Systems Engineering.
* Ability to lead safety review meetings.
Qualifications
* Engineering Degree or equivalent.
* Associate membership of a relevant professional institution preferable.
Health & Safety
* Non-Leadership Roles
* Responsibility for ensuring that local Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure own safety and the safety of others.
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
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